BRYANT POND — Cohorts of students from Bethel and surrounding towns have arrived at Bryant Pond in recent years to participate in a pilot program that aims to expand horizons, increase self-resilience, and showcase leadership skills for young people in rural communities. It’s a program that has seen its impact and success continue to grow. […]

STATE — Graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible applicants are pursuing post-secondary study for a certificate or undergraduate degree within the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy, and all vocational […]

STATE — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that their 2024 scholarship application is now open. Students graduating from a Maine public high school who meet the eligibility requirements may apply. “I am so excited to extend our scholarship to students in every public high school in Maine this year. Each scholarship season […]

AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their High-Pressure Boiler Operator Certification. Information and registration for the free program are available at centralmaine.cc/workforceapply. Running from March 19 – June 18, this course offers […]

STATE — New Ventures Maine (NVME) staff will now offer free Student Loan Repayment Counseling in addition to classes and coaching in financial education. Student Loan Repayment Counseling is for individuals who are struggling to repay student loans or: • have a loan that is past due or in default • need assistance choosing a […]

RIT ROCHESTER, NY — Dylan Greenberg of Hanover was named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Greenberg is in the computer engineering program. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; […]

AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their 15-hour Land Surveyor Technician Certification. The In-Person Course Dates: March 7 – April 4, Thursdays 5 – 8 p.m. Information and registration for the free […]

REGION — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: Monday, March 18 at 9 & 10 a.m. Thursday, […]

BETHEL — Telstar High School’s 2023-24 Semester 1 High Honors & Dean’s List High Honors (Accumulated GPA of 3.3+) Class of 2024: Isabella Bennett, Isabella Brassard, Sarah Chase, Anthony Conant, Makenzie Eliot, Madison Gingras, Bernadette Laforte, Karen Marshall, Holden Monzo, Rebekah Palmer, Kyra Rose-Espinoza, Morgan Zetts, Nicholas Zolad. Class of 2025: Ella Akers, Rylee Cooper, Kayan DeGruttola, […]